They haven’t stopped as yet. Day after day I hear the many tributes to the King of Pop. I want to go on and do some other things myself but I feel constantly move to write on something about Michael. I had hoped to share some of it with my ...<< MORE >>

This evening I heard a reference to something that was said last year. I remember when it was originally said that I only got its tail end and unfortunately no greater clarity today either. But I hear enough to cause me to write.

Please don’t take the term “cut it out” ...<< MORE >>

Standards may be delivered to us in the homes, schools and churches but when it all boils down a country’s morals are only as pure as the music that it allows on its airwaves.

When DJ’s play music and repeats it all day it penetrates the psyche of the people ...<< MORE >>

When this name was introduced there was much outcry, now the island has gone mute.

Thanks Ricky Braithwaite for putting the disgusting videos in the spotlight. May be the moral that have gone to sleep will awake to what their children are seeing

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There is so much talk on the island following the announcement of an increase in Water Bills that may exceed 60%.. Businesses are already crying out that they may have to increase their products due to these increases. Imagine, a business has a water bill that represents 0.01% of their ...<< MORE >>

By their nature, despite how beautiful they are, bees are dangerous and one should be very careful when attempting to catch them. I may have caught my bee but they were many other that left their stingers in me. The first time I was stung, I ran as fast as ...<< MORE >>

In a lifetime we are allowed just a few people in our lives and some of us are more fortunate to have many. I may not have many friends around me now but the friends in my past were precious.

I love them in very special ways and I have nothing ...<< MORE >>

If you are in Barbados this Crop Over, ask the locals or your friend how you can get to see Laugh-it-off. This is by far the most comical offer that Bajans have. It is funny to Bajans and to visitors alike.

I don’t get to see it myself but Cicely Spencer ...<< MORE >>

My deepest sympathy to you for the lost of your Grenadian friend, sorry I didn’t catch his name

My radio hosts shared the news of a very important technician of Calypso in Grenada. I regret not knowing the gentleman or hearing his name but I know he brought some pleasure ...<< MORE >>

In order for us to make a difference we must first look inwardly (look at the Man In The Mirror) and start by changing our attitude to the things that lay right in plain sight. Our first Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Errol Walton Barrow had similar advice for us. ...<< MORE >>

I was a little confused by an article I read this morning. Although I appreciate the writers positive remarks for Michael even though he was not an obvious fan, there seem to be much he missed from Michael’s lifestyle that made him so special. I’m not even sure any of ...<< MORE >>

There has been an increase of 60% on Water Bills on the island. This is an attempt to recoup the losses that the Barbados Water Authority has accrued over many years.

The water bills which have been unpaid is well into the millions and we therefore understand a need to bring ...<< MORE >>

Our country’s biggest festival season is Crop Over. Recently some have asked for a pause to be place on Crop Over here in Barbados because it’s getting too out of hand. The revelers are behaving worse in the streets, dressing more scantily and the songs are more vulgar.

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Remember they used to tell us count to 10 before we act. Well, when thing go into the “Odd Box in My Mind” , Dennis counts 10 days. The remarkable thing afterwards is that many of these dangerous remarks self-destruct and there is little need to address them anymore. It’s ...<< MORE >>

There is much talk on the airwaves and recently in the newspaper about an on going feud between radio and television on the island.

Lots of what is being said is unfounded but people too like to make mountains from mole hill. I am moved to hear the decisive way ...<< MORE >>

She is one of my closest ever friends. In fact, we were so close I thought sometimes to call her my soul mate. I always felt like we were able to bring the best out of each other.
 
I no longer see or even hear from her. She has chosen to ...<< MORE >>

There is much to remember about Michael. None of the innuendos or frivolous law suits mean anything to me. Michael was judged on his merit as an entertainer, because that is what he was to me. But the more I remember, the more I associate him with the trends of ...<< MORE >>

Dennis thanks for playing Gone too Soon. I know of the song title but didn’t remember the song. It was a very appropriate start to your program, Life is frail and no one knows their time. It always seems too soon

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Too many, I can’t believe there were so many. I know you will find them all without special highlights. At last check they were over 60 of his songs listed here. May be you know some I didn’t include. Please share them
Michael Jackson’s artistry continues to influence songs, dance, video ...<< MORE >>

I came up listening to his songs and I grew up with him. Michael’s changes in life coincided with mine. The fashion and music was parallel. I listened then to all the tabloids and their gross inaccuracies but back then they meant something to me. I started to move away ...<< MORE >>

Governor Sanford was missing to the public and to his family for about 5 Days. It turns out that he was safe in the arms of his Argentina mistress and was preparing himself for the publicity of his adultery. Apparently he had already told his wife of the affair and ...<< MORE >>

There has been a lot of back and forth between the TV station and the radio station and callers have been calling my favorite hosts to offer him some moral support. On of the callers said, although in my terms, he needs to get some testicular fortitude and deal with ...<< MORE >>

If you read the entry on the Blog site that I just read you might understand the writer’s frustration. Serena Williams when she went back to her locker room at Wimbledon discovered a sign which sought to prevent any eating in the locker rooms. The strange thing is that the ...<< MORE >>

Men and women return from their tours of duty sometimes prematurely because of injuries they sustained while fighting in wars. These wounded warriors find themselves battling at home with the social bars which now restricts their in healthcare, job opportunities and sometimes, just their general life. Homelessness and joblessness are ...<< MORE >>

President Barack Obama has been described as the antichrist by Christians. In fact the antichrist is believed by Christians to be an individual who is an antagonist of Jesus Christ, expected to spread evil throughout the world. This person will unite nations under a guise to lure people into eventual ...<< MORE >>

Two trains collided in Washington DC yesterday and are considered to be one of the worst Metro crashes in history, sure the worst crash in DC. Up to the time of writing this there were 9 deaths and dozens of casualties many of who were themselves very serious. However we ...<< MORE >>

The radio announcer was dealing with wuk-up dance and tried to demonstrate that there is a special clean symbolism with the heritage of wuk-up dance. There is still a truth with the corruption of this dance but we can’t just see the bad part of this pure expression of the ...<< MORE >>

Kevin Hinds was on Fireworks this afternoon and he introduce himself as someone who now knows all of his true friends. He said his dad had given him from very early and analogy of how to determine the number of friends he will have which remained with him all these ...<< MORE >>

When I do hear from my niece it was a forward. I am not irregular touch with her and wish to hear about how she is doing but given this forward, if she is heeding any of its advice, then she should be well on track.

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Have you ever been into a doctor’s office and looked on the walls at the qualification that go back to before you can remember.  How do you feel when you see that the last time a doctor was qualified in anything is long before they discovered the personal computer?

And when ...<< MORE >>

I saw an interview with Peter recently in the newspaper and they introduced his two kids. Yes! Peter has two kids! Who would have figured that this comedian had a serious bone in him?

Well, I should have know that give the entrepreneurial skills he brought to the organizations he managed, ...<< MORE >>

I said it before; in fact I wrote about it in another poem, children pay so much attention to radio personalities that these radio hosts are now entrusted with the care of our kids. They are the quasi parents who manage to get into our homes daily.

These are individuals who ...<< MORE >>

You never tell me what it is like raising the kids. I know that you said times were difficult but until I can get a clearer picture about your daily happenings, it is hard to perceive anything more unusual that watching The Beaver or Little House on the Prairie.

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I write this to my old school friends who went on and made their families. I remember we talked of all things to come but some how parenting was not on my mind.

Many of you turned out to be better men than you were and you deserve all the ...<< MORE >>

My dad’s popularity made it easier to grow to success. Ever where I went they embrace the child of this known celebrity. This man who had done so much to lay a stake on his stardom that no one questioned its legitimacy. I basked in the light of his glow ...<< MORE >>

My dad finally became the head and soon had no time for family. We saw him very infrequently and although we understood why it hurt. But he seemed to feel the pain of it more than we did. We enjoyed the comforts his job had given us and the many ...<< MORE >>

The job of President Of the United States of America (USA) is one of the most important positions in the world. Your life can be easily overwhelmed. To remain grounded there is nothing better than having a close family life and regular people around that give you a chance to ...<< MORE >>

Some dads can be appreciated for all that the do and although it seems like they are seldom around, they make living easy.

My mom loved my dad and we kid did too. He worked hard and long but always made our home a happy place. I love getting home from ...<< MORE >>

Dad brought happiness to our home and with all that we want for, with all the conveniences we lack, our home was happy. Many mornings I left without tea and evening went bed without a hot meal but those times when we had we felt totally blessed.

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Some of my friends and family are first time fathers and have already been experiencing the difficulties of parenting (some of the difficulties), soon they will learn of the many changes children go through after they learn to walk, run, ride, drive …..

I wish each New Dad a very Happy ...<< MORE >>

There are people who assume the responsibility of quasi parenting kids. It may be a school teacher, a reverend in the church, scout leader, a stranger a friend in your neighborhood. Who ever they may be, their influence can be ever lasting.

But sometimes we move away and they do ...<< MORE >>

It doesn’t take the actual war to separate families. Often families are separated because of threats of war or the preparations in case of war. This means that many military men and women, thousands of them may not see the families for months and sometimes years.

To those Fathers who live ...<< MORE >>

I know many of my neighbors and friends who for a long time have been dead beat dads. I think the stress of society can have a great toil on the males who may sometimes find it all overwhelming.

I understand when men become dead beat dads and for their efforts ...<< MORE >>

Some times when you think you are alone it is when you are most in the company of the Comforter. In fact, draw aside and open your heart to the Lord in the quiet of a room and you will find that you will be comforted.

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Beneath the crust of the miserable old dads lie love and happiness. These men once raised their kids and give them all the love they could.

Unfortunately they were left alone when their kids move out then you meet these crusty old met and never realize their soft centers

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A long time ago I saw a movie “The Long Search”, I hope I’m right with the name. Actually it was a documentary series. It was about the different religion around the globe and it culminated with an analogy that has stayed with me. The narrator related religions and different ...<< MORE >>

When you have learnt to separate business from family and to put family first, when ever it matters then you have become a fabulous dad.

I know just a few people who managed to put family first while still keeping a healthy and productive work environment.

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Remember the song “Wouldn’t trade Christmas”? Well I wouldn’t trade my dad. He has many things about him that I challenge, daily but there is more love in my dad than anyone I know. His love had guided him all his life and although frustrations have emerged, his love transcend ...<< MORE >>

Fathers all their way but greatest is he who observes the Father above. His way is the ultimate and though there are certain controversial interpretation about the way he intended us to disciplne our kids, we all have on purpose, the happiness of our children an eventually taking them to ...<< MORE >>

There are some who are ill in bed, feeling helpless but they have played very credible roles in society. We can’t forget them on Father’s Day and although th4y may seem like they don’t understand us, I think it especially good to visit with them and take as much of ...<< MORE >>